🎰💎 Jackpot Retrospective
Step right up for the Jackpot Retrospective! Reflect on where we hit the jackpot, faced unlucky spins, and strategize for better odds in our next sprint. Let's take a chance on continuous improvement!
Template Columns
💰 Winning Numbers
Celebrate the moments where we truly hit the jackpot this sprint.
Base column: What Went Well🍋 Bad Spins
Identify the moments where things didn’t go our way or we faced obstacles.
Base column: What Went Wrong🎲 Better Bets
Strategize on what we can do to improve and increase our odds of success next sprint.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
The Jackpot Retrospective encourages the team to reflect on achievements, acknowledge challenges, and plan strategic improvements for the next iteration.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective to celebrate successes, address challenges, and create actionable strategies to enhance future performance.
How to facilitate
Introduce the retrospective and explain the three sections: celebrating wins, identifying challenges, and strategizing improvements.
Start with the 💰 Winning Numbers column. Ask participants to share what went well, and encourage reflection on the team's successes.
Move to the 🍋 Bad Spins column. Discuss the challenges faced and obstacles encountered during the sprint.
Finally, address the 🎲 Better Bets column to devise actionable plans and strategies to improve processes and outcomes in the next sprint.
Conclude the session by summarizing the main points discussed and the action items established.
Pro Tips
Encourage a positive tone when discussing challenges to maintain a constructive atmosphere.
Prioritize a few actionable items from the Better Bets column for the team to focus on.
Allow for open-ended discussion to spur creativity and innovation in suggested improvements.
FAQ
How do I keep the discussions balanced?
Allocate equal time for all columns and guide the conversation to ensure everyone's input is valued.
What if the team struggles with suggesting improvements?
Prompt them with specific scenarios or examples to spark ideas and maintain momentum.
At a glance
- Duration
45-60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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Use this template to run your next retrospective